CurriculumGrade 4English Language Arts

Discussion & Presenting

Aligned to SL.4.1 — Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts.

What this lesson teaches

In group discussions, follow the rules, do your part, and respond to others' ideas. When presenting, organize facts and details so your audience can follow along easily.

Worked example

A short 'how-to' talk has a clear order: 'First, gather your supplies. Next, mix the paint. Finally, brush it on.' The organized steps help listeners follow.

Practice questions

  1. Present a short how-to talk with a beginning, middle, and end.
  2. Respond thoughtfully to another person's point.
  3. Organize three facts for a presentation in a clear order.

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Every lesson comes with a video taught in English and Spanish — the same video the QR code in the printed workbook opens.

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En español

Participación en Discusiones y Presentaciones

En las discusiones en grupo, sigue las reglas, cumple tu parte y responde a las ideas de los demás. Al presentar, organiza los datos y detalles para que tu audiencia pueda seguirte fácilmente.

Ejemplo: Una pequeña exposición de 'cómo hacerlo' tiene un orden claro: 'Primero, reúne tus materiales. Luego, mezcla la pintura. Por último, aplícala con el pincel.' Los pasos organizados ayudan a los oyentes a seguir la explicación.

More Speaking & Listening lessons

Paraphrasing What You HearSL.4.2A Speaker's ReasonsSL.4.3Giving a Clear ReportSL.4.4Adding Audio and VisualsSL.4.5Formal or Informal?SL.4.6

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